TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals have announced a bold initiative to invest approximately $100 million in constructing a state-of-the-art training facility at the team’s current site, in response to receiving low marks in the annual NFL Players Association survey released on Wednesday. In this year’s report, the Cardinals ranked last, at 32nd place out of 32 teams, with players assigning the team a D+ grade for family accommodations, a D- for the quality of the food and dining area, an F- for the locker room, and a D- for the training room.
In a statement, the Cardinals emphasized their commitment to creating the best possible environment, facilities, and resources to maximize their team’s success. “Our objective is to offer unparalleled support to our players,” the team stated. “We are dedicated to this goal. In the previous season, we shared with our players the vision for a new training facility at our existing Tempe location, set to be completed by 2027.”
The team has engaged Rossetti, a renowned architecture firm with expertise in designing facilities for several NFL teams, to spearhead the project. The Cardinals are actively involved in the design process and are exploring various avenues, both significant and minor, to enhance every aspect of their operations.
Despite the unfavorable rankings in certain areas of the NFLPA report, the Cardinals did receive commendations, including an A grade for head coach Jonathan Gannon, a B for team travel arrangements, and a B for the nutritionist/dietician services. However, team owner Michael Bidwill received a low D- rating from the players, placing him 30th out of 32 owners.
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